Since 2005, PCOM Georgia has trained Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students from Georgia and the surrounding states. Our goal is to prepare students for excellence in the practice of osteopathic medicine.
As a PCOM Georgia medical student, you will learn to gain insight into your patient's healthcare needs by looking beyond the person and discovering the social and economic factors that impact them. We encourage our students to adopt a "Doctor from Day One" mindset as they work to meet their professional and educational goals.
The Suwanee campus is located in metro Atlanta, just 27 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It features a state-of-the-art learning environment with instruction delivered by expert and accomplished faculty.
“Not only did PCOM Georgia help me become a physician, but I also learned how to grow as an effective communicator and leader. My experience in clinical learning and extracurricular activities will allow me to become a collaborative member of any team I join.”
Caleb Jerris, DO '23
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“I chose to attend medical school at PCOM Georgia because it had the structure for my next steps in my journey to medicine… I had already found a community of students, faculty and staff that I knew I could lean on for the next four years.”
Kala Hurst, DO '22, MS/Biomed '18
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About our DO program at PCOM Georgia in Suwanee
The osteopathic medicine curriculum combines lectures and applied, firsthand learning exercises to instruct students in patient care and clinical science principles. Our medical students regularly work with simulation equipment and live patient actors to gain invaluable experience in clinical procedures and treatments.
As a student in PCOM Georgia's DO program, you will learn anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, clinical medicine and more in a cohesive, interdisciplinary fashion during your first and second years. As a third- and fourth-year student, you'll work at hospitals and health clinics in the greater Atlanta area under the direction of accomplished physicians in order to develop your clinical skills in all aspects of patient care. Through participation in rounds, lectures, conferences, morning reports and case presentations, you will develop skills in history taking, physical examination, differential diagnosis as well as invasive and non-invasive procedures.
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- View the osteopathic medical program course sequence.
- Review program data including matriculation data, student demographics, COMLEX exam data and more.
Career options
PCOM DO graduates are accepted into a variety of residencies—both osteopathic and allopathic. Many choose primary care specialties including family medicine, general practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and pediatrics.
In addition, many of our medical students choose to pursue non-primary care specialties such as emergency medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, urology and more.
How to apply to the DO program at PCOM Georgia
Visit our DO program application requirements page to view current information regarding deadlines, admissions requirements and the application process.
For more information about preparing for medical school, please see our pre-medical student's guide to a competitive application. If you are changing careers or applying to medical school as a non-traditional student, the Office of Admissions offers additional resources for applying to medical school.
Cost of attendance and financial aid
PCOM is committed to helping students maximize funding sources and minimize student debt. Visit our Office of Financial Aid section to learn about cost of attendance, types of aid available and how to apply for financial aid.
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Mission statements
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program Mission Statement
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s osteopathic medical programs are dedicated to fostering the growth of the osteopathic profession by training physicians through programs of medical study guided by osteopathic medical tradition, concept and practice in a learning community built on the values of diversity and respect.
The College’s undergraduate medical programs prepare students for success in graduate medical education and the graduate medical education programs prepare students for the independent practice of osteopathic medicine. The College will be responsive to the healthcare needs of the respective regions and communities in which the osteopathic medical programs are offered. PCOM is committed to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth through teaching and research, and to the well-being of the community through leadership and service.
PCOM Georgia Focus
The primary focus of PCOM Georgia is to recruit and educate students from Georgia and the surrounding states. PCOM Georgia seeks to retain graduate osteopathic physicians, pharmacists, biomedical scientists and other healthcare professionals in the Southeast, to serve the health needs of the region and advance the professions of osteopathic medicine and pharmacy.
Accreditation
The doctor of osteopathic medicine programs at PCOM's main Philadelphia campus, a branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia and an additional location in Moultrie, Georgia are accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
PCOM has requested a class size increase for its campus in Moultrie, Georgia and will host a full accreditation site visit in March 2024. Any comments or questions regarding this request or process may be directed to:
- Kenneth Veit, DO, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. E-mail: kveit@pcom.edu
- Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation American Osteopathic Association 142 E. Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611-6824. E-mail: predoc@osteopathic.org
